1 The Parklands
Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4SD

Dalkia Engineering Services - Apprentice - Plumbing and Heating - Bolton/Manchester

Salary: £16,640 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Wed 15 Apr 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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Dalkia Engineering Services - Apprentice - Plumbing and Heating - Bolton/Manchester

Summary

Mechanical and plumbing apprentices support our engineers in the installation, maintenance and operation of mechanical and plumbing systems.

This apprenticeship will take progress onto the Level 3 qualification. 

Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Building services engineering installer (level 2)

Hours
Your working week will be Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day with a 30 minute break. Shifts to be confirmed.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026

Duration: 4 Years

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

Under the supervision of trained engineers you will:

  • Read, interpret and execute drawings and building code specifications to see the layout of commercial mechanical equipment installations
  • Install, repair or replace domestic and commercial plumbing systems
  • Install, repair or replace domestic and commercial heating systems
  • Do preventative maintenance and testing of plumbing systems (water hygiene)
  • Conduct preventative and maintenance programmes and also keep maintenance records
  • May install, maintain and calibrate industrial equipment and connected devices
  • Undertake tasks on heating and ventilation systems and associated controls
  • Fully comply with standards and procedures of industry safety manuals and abide to safety rules at all times

Where you'll work

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Your training course

Building services engineering installer (level 2)

Your training plan

  • You will get on and off the job training and will follow a comprehensive induction and training plan
  • You will attend college on block release
  • On successful completion you will be awarded the Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Level 2

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Any other subject. (grade 4)
  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this company

Dalkia Engineering deliver mechanical and electro-technical solutions across the UK’s built environment from initial design to project completion.

https://www.dalkia.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • All benefits in line with the BESA working agreement

After this apprenticeship

  • Dalkia value our people and pride ourselves on our passion for apprenticeships
  • We ensure that our apprentices are supported and prioritise retaining and championing our internal talent

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Dalkia Engineering Services

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013852.

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Closes on Wednesday 15 April 2026

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